Fire Safety Services FAQs

What is Fire Extinguisher Certification?When a fire extinguisher receives its annual service, it then gets its fire extinguisher certification which states when it received its service, as well as when...

What should a fire blanket be used for?A fire blanket is used when a person is on fire as well as any fire that can be fully covered. A fire...

How long does a fire extinguisher last?You will need to replace a CO2 Fire Extinguisher after 10 years. Other fire extinguishers will require an extended service every 5 years by...

How often does a fire extinguisher engineer need to renew their BAFE?A fire extinguisher engineer needs to renew their BAFE registration every three years. BAFE regsitered companies are assessed to...

How long does fire extinguisher installation take?Fire extinguisher installation for 10 fire extinguishers would take approximately 1 1/2 hours.

Who can carry out fire extinguisher servicing?Your annual fire extinguisher servicing should be carried out by a competent, BAFE certified professional who will thoroughly inspect it annually to ensure it...

What are the different types of fire extinguisher?The main types of fire extinguishers available to us which extinguish fire are: 1. Water extinguishers; 2. Foam extinguishers; 3. Carbon Dioxide extinguishers;...

Can I carry out fire extinguisher maintenance myself?You are able to conduct your fire extinguisher maintenance yourself on a monthly basis - you would check to see whether the apparatus...

What is a common fault when carrying out fire extinguisher maintenance?One of the most common faults found when conducting fire extinguisher maintenance is a drop of pressure which causes the...

How often do I need fire extinguisher maintenance?Every 12 months. Fire extinguisher maintenance for all commercial premises should be carried out every 12 month by a BAFE certified professional in...